AAgronomy3/30/2026

Effects of Irrigation Dose on the Water Relations, Yield, and Nut Quality of Pistachio (cv. Kerman) in Central Spain

Pistachio acreage is increasing noticeably in Spain. However, water management in these plantations still remains a challenge due to the fact that irrigation in new production regions is still not well defined. In this context, the current study aimed to assess the impact of two contrasting irrigation doses on the water relations, yield, and nut quality of pistachio trees (cv. Kerman) in La Seca (central Spain) over five years. Specifically, the high irrigation treatment (H) received 50% more wa